Lead Pumper Loader

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two parent companies, developed over more than 200 years of combined experience. Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood and Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.

About the role

The Process Operator I will be responsible for the control of the tank farm area by handling rail car and tank wagon deliveries and shipments. This operation is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory, and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety and GMP policies and procedures are followed while performing daily duties.
• Record operating data for the department such as products and quantities pumped off from gauge readings, operating times, lot numbers, seal numbers, etc., and complete required documentation as needed.
• Support the plant's food safety culture and comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements applicable to the position.
• Unload bulk product and raw ingredients from railcar and tank wagon in a safe and timely manner to meet production demands.
• Steam railcars as necessary and ensure railcars and tank wagons are positioned and secured properly.
• Manufacture batches for use on production lines.
• Read and interpret formulas to determine product specifications, processing information, and technical information.
• Record production and test data for each food product batch, including ingredients, lot numbers, temperatures, and test results.
• Monitor and regulate gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, and thermometers to correctly adjust the addition of raw materials, mixing speeds, etc., to maintain product quality and ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor product movement to and from the storage tanks, coordinate activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
• Replenish storage tanks regularly to meet the production schedule and avoid downtime.
• Support the production operation by opening and closing product supply valves to the production filling systems upon request from the machine operators.
• Patrol the work area to detect any leaks, equipment malfunctions, and operating conditions and report any deficiencies to the Material Flow Manager and the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Take samples of products to provide to the Quality Assurance Laboratory for testing.
• Use testing equipment to test samples of products to ensure they are in compliance with specifications and document results in required logbooks and/or batch records, reporting any deviations in results to the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Maintain knowledge of transfer valves, pumps, etc., which transfer bulk products from manufacturing to run tanks.
• Clean and sanitize all equipment necessary for the manufacturing of food products.
• Perform general housekeeping in working area to comply with GMPs and safety concerns.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and assist wherever needed to meet company goals.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, ready-to-eat food facility a plus
• Ability to be self-guided and motivated to operate independently
• Ability to manage through urgent situations
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• 1-3 months of experience in a similar role and industry
• Open and close railcars
• Open and close tankers
• Perform daily inventory of railyard and tank farm
• Knowledge of how to move LBS in M3 between railcars and tanks

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, reach, stretch, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, balance
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision
• Must be able to work outside in environmental conditions, which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold
• Activities include extended periods of walking and standing, using hands and fingers
• Capable of lifting 75 lbs
• Must be able to reach, stretch, bend, kneel, and crouch

Work Environment

The job is performed in a manufacturing plant environment. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke will occur. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, appropriate clothing) is required in manufacturing plants.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Schedule

Must be able to work 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:00 pm).